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First Flight Around the World: The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race

by Tim Grove and National Air and Space Museum
First Flight Around the World: The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race

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ISBN13: 9781419714825
ISBN10: 1419714821
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In 1924 the U.S. Army sent eight young men on a bold attempt to be the first to circumnavigate the globe by flight. Men from five other countriesandmdash;Great Britain, France, Portugal, Italy, and Argentinaandmdash;had the same goal. The race was on!

First Flight Around the World documents the exciting journey of four American planesandmdash;the Chicago, Boston, New Orleans, and Seattleandmdash;and their crews on a race around the world. The trip held many challenges: extreme weather, tricky navigation, unfamiliar cultures, fragile planes, and few airfields. The

world fliers risked their lives for the sake of national pride.

Based in part on the journal of one of the crew members, First Lieutenant Leslie Arnold, along with commentary, newspaper reports, and archival images, First Flight Around the World is a captivating tale about American ingenuity, gumption, and perseverance.

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andquot;Itand#39;s a grand tale, set handsomely here amid sheaves of maps, short journal passages and contemporary photos. A high spot in aviation history, particularly noteworthy for the rugged perseverance of those who achieved it.andquot;

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andquot;A solid choice for young aviation history buffs.andquot;

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andquot;Offering a look at a lesser-known historical event, this beautiful, well-written book is an essential addition for all collections.andquot;

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andquot;...a nonstop true action/adventure tale replete with crashes into mountains, mechanical failures over oceans, strandings and rescues, heartening incidents of international support and cooperation, and nerve-wracking moments of uncertainty fed by political conflict.andquot;

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andquot;The plethora of historical photos, maps, primary documents, and accounts from the flight crew about their experiences, laid out on eye-catching pages, help enliven the story of this incredible feat...kids interested in all things aviation related will likely be enthralled.andquot;

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A 2016 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist
In 1924 the U.S. Army sent eight young men on a bold attempt to be the first to circumnavigate the globe by flight. Men from five other countries--Great Britain, France, Portugal, Italy, and Argentina--had the same goal. The race was on

First Flight Around the World documents the exciting journey of four American planes--the Chicago, Boston, New Orleans, and Seattle--and their crews on a race around the world. The trip held many challenges: extreme weather, tricky navigation, unfamiliar cultures, fragile planes, and few airfields. The
world fliers risked their lives for the sake of national pride.

Based in part on the journal of one of the crew members, First Lieutenant Leslie Arnold, along with commentary, newspaper reports, and archival images, First Flight Around the World is a captivating tale about American ingenuity, gumption, and perseverance.

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The ever-fascinating story of the legendary pilot is given new life in this vividly told true-life adventure.

and#160;

Ever since Amelia Earhart and her plane disappeared on July 2, 1937, people have wanted to know more about this remarkable woman. Amelia Earhart follows the charismatic aviator from her first sight of an airplane at the age of ten to the last radio transmission she made before she vanished. Illustrated with original artworks, contemporary photographs, quotes, and details, this is a great introduction to the famous pilot. The book includes a bibliography and an index.


About the Author

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, maintains the largest collection of historic air- and spacecraft in the world, including the plane Chicago and a copy of First Lieutenant Leslie Arnoldandrsquo;s journal.

Tim Grove is Chief of Museum Learning at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. He has written a number of exhibition and website components for young people, including Web activities. His childrenandrsquo;s newspaper insert about the Lewis and Clark expedition for Newspapers in Education was distributed nationally. Grove lives in Falls Church, Virginia.


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ISBN:
9781419714825
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication date:
04/07/2015
Publisher:
Harry N. Abrams
Language:
English
Pages:
96
Height:
.80IN
Width:
8.70IN
Thickness:
.50
LCCN:
2014024665
Age Range:
10 to 14
Grade Range:
5 to 9
Illustration:
Yes
UPC Code:
9781419714825
Author:
Shelley Tanaka
Author:
David Craig
Author:
National Air and Space Museum
Author:
Tim Grove
Author:
National Air and Space Museum
Subject:
Children s Nonfiction-US History

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